Road Between

Road Between
Studio album by Lucy Hale
Released June 3, 2014 (2014-06-03)
Recorded 2012–2014
Genre Country
Label DMG Nashville
Producer Mike Daly, Mark Bright
Singles from Road Between
  1. "You Sound Good to Me"
    Released: January 7, 2014
  2. "Lie a Little Better"
    Released: July 21, 2014[1]

Road Between is the debut studio album by American actress and singer, Lucy Hale. It was released by DMG Nashville on June 3, 2014 in America and on June 6, 2014 in New Zealand and Australia.[2] In December 2014, Hale was set to embark on The Road Between Tour to promote the album. However, she announced the tour was cancelled shortly before it was slated to begin citing vocal issues as the reason.

Background

On June 12, 2012, it was announced that she had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[3] Recording was set to begin in late 2012, with a single and country album due in 2013.[4]

Singles

The albums lead single "You Sound Good to Me" was released on January 7, 2014, along with a music video directed by Philip Andelman.[5] The second single, Lie a Little Better released July 21, 2014. It debuted at No. 60 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week ending in July 30, 2014.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Country WeeklyC+[8]
Billboard83/100[9]
Roughstock[10]

Road Between was met with mostly positive reception from music critics. At AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how the music on the release "is irrepressibly charming commercial pop" that "is better when it's lighter", and the music sounds like "pristine pop, thanks in large part to Hale's crisp, chipper delivery."[7] Mike Ayers of Billboard rated the album an 83 out of 100, indicating how the release "is filled with powerful, catchy choruses and moments that display Hale's voice in many different ways."[9] At Roughstock, Matt Bjorke rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, writing how the music on the release is not going to be everyone's cup-of-tea, yet it evidences her potential in country music because according to him that is "where she's always wanted to be."[10] Bob Paxman of Country Weekly graded the album a C+, noting how some songs don't work out well for her voice and "Like most contemporary records, the production sounds overly busy and much too polished, stripping away all semblance of real emotion."[8] Yet, Paxman says "for the target audience, namely young females, Lucy and her material should resonate and find its target", but eventually "she may be able to reach a broader base, because the potential is definitely there."[8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."You Sound Good to Me"Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, Hillary LindseyMike Daly3:12
2."From the Backseat"Daly, Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle ClawsonDaly3:08
3."Nervous Girls"Lindsey, Tom Douglas, James SlaterDaly4:04
4."Red Dress" (duet with Joe Nichols)Todd Sherman Clark, Jessica Lee MitchellMark Bright4:39
5."Goodbye Gone"J. T. Harding, Melissa Peirce, Andy DoddBright2:57
6."Kiss Me"Daly, Gorley, Chris DeStefano, Lindy RobbinsBright3:13
7."Road Between"Daly, Melissa PeirceDaly3:33
8."Lie a Little Better"Daly, DeStefano, PeirceBright3:43
9."That's What I Call Crazy"DeStefano, Gorley, Kacey MusgravesBright3:26
10."Love Tonight"Lucie Silvas, Jeremy Spillman, Jonathan Ian GreenBright3:15
11."Just Another Song"Daly, Lucy Hale, Catt GravittBright4:25
Total length:39:35

Chart performance

The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 14 and No. 4 on the Top Country Albums chart with 18,000 copies sold in the US during its first week.[14] The album has sold 44,000 copies in the US as of August, 2014.[15]

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[16] 57
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] 13
US Billboard 200[18] 14
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[19] 4

References

  1. ↑ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Road Between (Deluxe) on iTunes".
  3. ↑ Bentley, Jean (June 12, 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale lands record deal with Hollywood Records". Zap2it. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Hollywood Records Signs "Pretty Little Liars" Star Lucy Hale". PR Newswire. June 12, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  5. ↑ You Sound Good to Me
  6. ↑ Lie a Little Better
  7. 1 2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (June 3, 2014). "Road Between - Lucy Hale | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 Paxman, Bob (June 23, 2014). "Road Between by Lucy Hale". Country Weekly. American Media, Inc. p. 67. ISSN 1074-3235. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  9. 1 2 Ayers, Mike (June 2, 2014). "Lucy Hale Takes The Appealing 'Road Between': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  10. 1 2 Bjorke, Matt (May 2, 2014). "Album Review: Lucy Hale - Road Between". Roughstock. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  11. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) by Lucy Hale". Itunes.apple.com. 1989-06-14. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  12. ↑ Lucy Hale - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) - Only at Target (2013-03-27). "Lucy Hale - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) - Only...". Target. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  13. ↑ on. "Preview Lucy Hale's new album "Road Between" in-stores 6/3 | ENTUAREA TV". Tv.entuarea.com. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  14. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (June 11, 2014). "Country Music's Top 10 Albums: The Week Of June 11, 2014". Roughstock.
  15. ↑ Bjorke, Matt (August 13, 2014). "Country Album Sales Report – August 13, 2014". Roughstock.
  16. ↑ Ryan, Gavin. "The Amity Affliction Top ARIA Album Chart". Noise 11. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  17. ↑ "Lucy Hale – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Lucy Hale.
  18. ↑ "Lucy Hale – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Lucy Hale.
  19. ↑ "Lucy Hale – Chart history" Billboard Top Country Albums for Lucy Hale.
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